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Best Eats in the Wilmington Area

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My husband and I are true foodies. We’re always looking for the best places to grab a bite or introduce our friends and family to! Have you been to any of these local restaurants?
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Date Night Favs

 
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The atmosphere is amazing but the food is even more amazing. Highly recommend the crab cakes! The sauce they use for them is so amazing. Ask for extra on the side to dip the potatoes in!
Cape Fear Seafood Company
 
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My favorite “special occasion” spot. The perfect date night, anniversary dinner, birthday dinner, girls night…. you’re picking up what I’m putting down. They have some good specials during the week as well!
Little Dipper Fondue
 
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The BEST steakhouse in Wilmington. You will not be disappointed.
Sugo Italian Steakhouse

Casual Dining

 
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The BEST smash burgers and tater tot’s in Wilmington. I have never been disappointed when eating here.
Mess Hall
 
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As seen on Diners, Drive throughs & Dives!! You NEED to try the Philly cheesesteak eggrolls with spicy ketchup. It is to die for!
Copper Penny
 
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I recommend this place to every single person who comes into Wilmington not only do they have amazing food, but it’s extremely affordable. I highly recommend their mac & cheese and the chicken pot pie.
JohnnyLukes KitchenBar
 
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The Tucker is my GO TO. This sandwich shop looks small but it’s much more spacious than you would think.
the half
 
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Pulled. Chicken. Nachos. That is simply all.
Front Street Brewery

Brunch

 
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One of my top two brunch spots in downtown Wilmington. The potato cake is the sole reason why it’s one of my top two downtown brunch spots. I usually go with the 2 eggs any style entree or the southern Benedict. Both are amazing choices, just make su...
The Basics
 
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If you can sit outside definitely choose that option! Their patio area is the cutest. Thinking about the blueberry hush puppies makes me drool
Blueberry’s Grill
 
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I’m an eggs Benedict OBSESSED girlie, so when I found eternal sunshine cafe I was more than excited. My Benedict heart was completely fulfilled. If you’re not a Benedict person, their pancakes (and honestly, everything) are an amazing choice!
Eternal Sunshine Cafe